Allentown · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Allentown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Litter Reduction and Containerization Strategies
The council is pushing forward with litter reduction efforts, utilizing community surveys to evaluate waste containerization strategies across the city.
Lead Service Line Replacement
Allentown just scored $15.4 million to swap out old, dangerous lead water pipes. This means cleaner, safer drinking water straight from your tap without you having to worry about what's in it.
Procurement Monopoly
Allentown is taking on major fire truck manufacturers over alleged price gouging and unfair monopolies, which directly affects how your tax dollars are spent on emergency gear. If these practices go unchecked, local taxpayers could end up paying way too much for basic public safety equipment.
Employee Misconduct
An Allentown city hall worker got busted for allegedly staging a hate crime by putting a noose on her own desk. It's a crazy internal scandal that really makes you question what's going on inside city offices.
Public Health
Allentown just ranked as the absolute worst city in America for asthma, which means city leaders are about to face a massive wake-up call to fix our air quality. If you live here, you're breathing some of the dirtiest air in the country, and the pressure is finally on for the city to do something about it.